as in confusion
a state of mental uncertainty
poorly worded instructions that must have resulted in a lot of head-scratching
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Recent Examples of head-scratching
There have still been head-scratching moments with coach Nick Sirianni, but his grip on the team feels more secure.
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C.j. Doon, Baltimore Sun, 26 Nov. 2024
Quarterback Jordan Love is going through the struggles of a sophomore season as a starter, filled with the highs of exquisite passes and the lows of head-scratching turnovers.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 24 Nov. 2024
The head-scratching, counterintuitive part of all of this is that the Cybertruck was the No.3 best selling EV in the U.S. in the third quarter, according to Cox Automotive (Cox’s numbers represent Cybertruck sales pre price drop).
—Brooke Crothers, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Skelton: My take on the head-scratching California ballot measures.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
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C.j. Doon, Baltimore Sun, 26 Nov. 2024
Quarterback Jordan Love is going through the struggles of a sophomore season as a starter, filled with the highs of exquisite passes and the lows of head-scratching turnovers.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 24 Nov. 2024
The head-scratching, counterintuitive part of all of this is that the Cybertruck was the No.3 best selling EV in the U.S. in the third quarter, according to Cox Automotive (Cox’s numbers represent Cybertruck sales pre price drop).
—Brooke Crothers, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Skelton: My take on the head-scratching California ballot measures.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for head-scratching
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There was also confusion concerning Blaise’s whereabouts when Bailey died.Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Avoid using jargon or complex language that could result in any confusion.James Bryant, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Neptune direct removes the fog from your sixth house of health habits and work dynamics.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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As the sun and Mercury align, the fog in your mind parts.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
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His proof only guaranteed, for instance, that the circle could be found in his sponge — not that all homeomorphic knots could be, their loops and tangles still intact.Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 26 Nov. 2024
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In about 30 minutes the dish is ready, an encouraging tangle of tasty equilibrium.Scott Hocker, theweek, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Head-scratching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/head-scratching. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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